The North Platte Police Department has named their 2013 Best Dressed Officer of the Year and Employee of the Year.

NPPD Chief of Police, Mike Swain, announced the recipients of the awards, which are give to “exemplary employees of the North Platte Police Department.”

Officer Scott Baker has been named the Best Dressed Officer of the Year for 2013.

Baker is a 13-year veteran of the Department and is currently assigned to the Patrol Division.

According to Swain, the Department holds regular inspections of their officers to ensure they maintain a high standard of uniform dress and overall appearance.  Swain said all uniformed officers compete for this honor each year.

Animal Shelter Attendant, Dixie Lehmkuhler, has been named as the 2013 Employee of the Year.

Lehmkuhler began her career with the Department in April of 2011.

Swain says Lehmkuhler is a reliable, efficient and hard-working employee, who is very conscientious about the quality of her work and maintaining a professional environment at the Animal Shelter.

Lehmkuhler serves as the primary contact for most visitors and volunteers.

“Running an animal control unit requires the teamwork of all our employees and many dedicated volunteers,” Swain said.  “Dixie sets a good example for others and she puts forth extra effort to ensure the animals and customers are cared for properly.”